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Albert Martinez signs off as Zandro, reveals biggest test in “Lavender Fields”

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Liezel Dela Cruz

<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1736787829390Albert-Martinez-signs-off-as-Zandro-reveals-biggest-test-in-Lavender-Fields-.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>As &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/lavenderfields"><strong><u><em>Lavender Fields</em></u></strong></a>&quot; draws to a close, Albert Martinez bids farewell to the role of Agent Zandro Fernandez, a character that demanded his transformation both inside and out. Known for his meticulous approach to acting, Albert fully immersed himself in portraying the enigmatic investigator whose personal demons often blurred the line between hero and anti-hero.</p><p>From roughening his appearance to mastering Zandro’s complex emotional journey, Albert’s performance brought a gritty realism that kept viewers hooked, especially as fans witnessed how his seemingly hardened character softened and evolved as the story unfolded.</p><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABQ7ocu98C5shZWB&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script></div><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABN_0A9tqpyDxQ4B&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script></div><p>As he reflects on this challenging yet rewarding role, Albert shares how &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/lavenderfields"><strong><u><em>Lavender Fields</em></u></strong></a>&quot; pushed him to elevate his craft, the thrill of working with top-tier co-stars, and his excitement for the industry’s future on global platforms.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEomZKQSFgk/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A232332.70000004768%2C%22ls%22%3A2774.100000023842%2C%22le%22%3A3090.2000000476837%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="706" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>&quot;<em>I&#x27;m glad I took the challenge</em>,&quot; he shared. Albert revealed that the biggest test for him in the series was keeping up with his co-cast members, like Jodi Sta. Maria, Jericho Rosales, Janine Gutierrez, Edu Manzano, and Maricel Soriano. &quot;<em>You work with very good actors, so you have to be on top of your game kundi maiiwan ka. Magagaling silang lahat,</em>” he reflected. </p><p><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABOC6eQ8iyMEm_Ni&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script>Albert is grateful and satisfied with his decision to take on the project. From the moment he read the script and learned about the cast and directors, he knew he couldn’t let the opportunity slip by.</p><p>Through working on this series, Albert is also happy to see the growing opportunities for Filipino actors, especially with platforms like Netflix giving Pinoy teleseryes a chance to reach wider audiences.</p><p>&quot;<em>Maraming salamat sa pagsubaybay ninyo</em>,&quot; he said with a smile. &quot;<em>This is Zandro Fernandez, signing off</em>.&quot;</p><p>Stay tuned to see how Zandro’s story concludes during the finale week of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/lavenderfields"><strong><u><em>Lavender Fields</em></u></strong></a>,” airing its final episode on January 17 on Kapamilya Channel, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/abscbnentertainment"><strong><u><em>Kapamilya Online Live</em></u></strong></a>, TV5, and A2Z.</p>

<p>Albert Martinez reflects on his challenging yet rewarding role as Agent Zandro Fernandez in "Lavender Fields."</p>

Albert Martinez reflects on his challenging yet rewarding role as Agent Zandro Fernandez in "Lavender Fields."